Dave, Sail is probably a decade old by the PO. Has kept its shape, since a laminate. Obviously the thread not prepared for so long a time! Will see how much to...
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sailor11767
Sep 4, 2011 3:37 pm
I'm chasing ghosts in my Volvo, and may have caught one. When I know the details, I'll tell the whole story. However, I now have my exhaust manifold off, and...
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Ira Baline
ibaline
Sep 4, 2011 10:14 pm
I have a Baltic vinyl inflatable dinghy that is new to me but several years old and because I want to treat the inside with a latex sealer, need to get the...
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Alan Therrien
artherrien
Sep 4, 2011 11:51 pm
Let me know if you don't repair your existing sail. I have an old main for my S34 MkI that I've been keeping for a spare. I might consider letting it go...
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Alan Therrien
artherrien
Sep 5, 2011 12:10 am
Ira, As a much less expensive alternative to NE Rigging, there is a guy in Winthrop who has been a career crane operator. His name is Matt Gunn. His business...
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bruixa1
Sep 5, 2011 1:10 am
The temp gauge on my '79 volvo md7a wasn't working when I commissioned the boat this spring - it wouldn't rise at all. The engine runs great. The gauge works....
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Charles Sidwa
chassidwa
Sep 5, 2011 1:17 am
Just to be sure take her out and warm her up good. Diesels don't warm up well at the dock. Charlie ... From: bruixa1<mailto:rhodese@...> To:...
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bruixa1
Sep 5, 2011 1:26 am
thanks Charlie....
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Ira Baline
ibaline
Sep 5, 2011 2:15 am
Thank you very much, Alan! I'll check with the yard. Ira ... Thank you very much, Alan! I'll check with the yard. Ira On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM, Alan...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Sep 5, 2011 12:53 pm
Elisa, What Charlie said, if you can get the engine really warm at the dock you have a problem. When my MD7A runs for a half hour or more the temp gauge is...
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penbaydw
Sep 5, 2011 1:53 pm
I'm looking into purchasing a Flexafold prop and am trying to decide between the 2 and the 3 bladed versions. The data and tests done by 'Yachting Monthly'...
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Carter Brey
carter_brey
Sep 5, 2011 2:17 pm
Hi, Dave-- I installed a Flex-O-Fold 2-blade prop on my 28 a few years ago. I'm quite happy with it. The quality and precision of the manufacture are ...
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Michael Sims
sailsabre34
Sep 5, 2011 3:47 pm
Lenny, What a great job you did on your Sabre! It inspires me to consider NFM ports. What year and model is your Sabre? Did you have to work with Sabre...
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lennysmith@...
lennysmith97
Sep 5, 2011 5:42 pm
Thanks Mike. The boat is a Sabre 38 MK1, 1986, so no crease to worry about. I did have to trim about 1/4 inch off the top and bottom of the trim ring to fit it...
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tributesails
Sep 5, 2011 5:43 pm
While sailing Saturday my Schaffer genoa lead disintegrated. Fortunately I was able to quickly switch to the outboard track and still managed to beat the guy...
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tributesails
Sep 5, 2011 5:54 pm
Sailing down the bay Saturday my wife casually said "Do you think we should get new sails?" I almost spilled my Mt. Gay and coke. Our sails were made by Neil...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Sep 5, 2011 6:48 pm
Barry, If you are going to spend that much money, you should take the leap and get towable genoa cars. They make trimming the genoa easy and more efficient,...
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sailor11767
Sep 5, 2011 7:09 pm
I've been chasing the other problem (overheating) on my engine, the twin version of yours (MD11C). My overheating is localized, but I can get my entire engine...
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Pat
mahayho
Sep 5, 2011 7:16 pm
My exhaust manifold is toast. It finally rusted through where the last metal tubing with the 3/4" cooling water inlet was fastened to the 180 degree elbow....
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Jim Starkey
humblecoder
Sep 5, 2011 7:38 pm
Atomic 4? If so, I have one free for the shipping... Founder & CTO, NuoDB, Inc. 978 526-1376...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Sep 5, 2011 7:47 pm
Pat, Does it look something like the attached photo? If so, it was "custom made" by Sabre. The one in the photo came from an MD7A so somethings might be a...
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Thomas Wanderer
wannix49
Sep 5, 2011 8:28 pm
I occasionally sail alone and find that the location of the main sheet to be a minor inconvience. It helps to have autopilot but it is not necessary. Tom...
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Pat
mahayho
Sep 5, 2011 8:44 pm
No Atomic 4. Its a Westerbeke 13 SN 2262C312. Thanks anyway! Pat...
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Pat D McChesney
mahayho
Sep 5, 2011 8:52 pm
Dave - Looks darn close to your picture. I'm attaching the my photo's to this email. Thanks for info on the 180 elbow. Â Do you know of a source for the piece...
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mjkassoc@...
joe_kosheff
Sep 5, 2011 9:00 pm
I have been using a Flex-o-fold 3-blade on my 362 for 9 years and am quite satisfied. No problems. No barnacles here in Maine. I have no way of telling whether...
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THOMPSON, GREGORY
gregthomfps
Sep 5, 2011 9:00 pm
Barry, We had a new Genoa 150 and Main made by Mack sails out of Florida. (MiterCutDacron) http://macksails.com/sailsnew.htm ...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Sep 5, 2011 9:17 pm
Dave, You might want to consider a Martec (www.martec-prop.com). A very simple design that works and less expensive than the other options. If you have heard...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Sep 5, 2011 9:18 pm
Pat, The repair is explained here: http://www.myoldboats.com/sabre-30/repairs/50-volvo-md7a-exhaust-riser-replacement.html The water injection is simply a...
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Bill Blalock
mookiesurfs
Sep 5, 2011 9:57 pm
Very nice, indeed! Bill B 1986 S38mk1 #88...
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tsaiapex25
Sep 5, 2011 9:58 pm
Pat, It is a custom made as others have already pointed out. Mine blew out in the spring (1983 Sabre 28) during the delivering trip from Maryland to North...
